Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesWhat Raiders’ Klint Kubiak said about turning to Mike Washington Jr. with Ashton Jeanty in doghouse appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Klint Kubiak and the Raiders got a much-needed win against the New York Jets in Week 8 that saw Brock Bowers set a mark not seen since 2016. Ashton Jeanty called out the Jets before the game and was asked about his comments, taking the high road as his team turned to Mike Washington Jr. as its leading ballcarrier.Kubiak’s comments were shared by Sam Gordon of the Las Vegas Review Journal, during which he addressed the Jeanty situation.“Yeah, you know guys, that’s my call, and Ashton’s still gonna be a big part of our team. Had a huge catch, he’s gonna be a huge part of our run game going forward, and, you know, we just wanna give Mike a few more opportunities a day, and, you know, I think both guys are going to be a huge part of our rushing and passing success moving forward.”Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)Kubiak replied “no” when asked if Jeanty’s comments on the Jets had anything to do with his lack of carries on the day.Washington Jr. did well with 25 carries for 83 yards while Jeanty was a factor in the passing game with three catches for 64 yards. QB Kirk Cousins focused on Jeanty along with tight ends Bowers and Michael Mayer in the passing game as the Raiders beat a struggling NY team.Rex Ryan called out Jeanty after his comments on the Jets, showing that the Raiders still have the ability to move the dial on a national level. Fans care about the Raiders from coast-to-coast, and Jeanty is a big reason why. He’s an exciting running back who will get another chance to shine in the near future as the Raiders’ train rolls on.Related: Raiders news: Only 1 thing surprises Klint Kubiak about Brock Bowers after another big dayRelated: Raiders’ Kirk Cousins breaks silence on ‘wellness celly’ after TD vs. Jets
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